CT Scan of Lower Spine with Contrast Cost in Idaho
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 26 Idaho hospitals. CPT 72132. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Idaho
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 26 of 26 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | BCBS | Cigna | Molina | Humana | MultiPlan | Kaiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CANYON MEDICAL CENTER GOODING |
$146 | — | — | $1,060 | — | — | — | — | — |
| WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEISER |
$173 | — | $249 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MONTPELIER |
$327 | — | — | $373 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TREASURE VALLEY HOSPITAL WEST EMERALD STREET BOISE |
$584 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IDAHO FALLS |
$899 | $345 | $75.00 | $62.00 | $70.00 | $345 | $345 | $75.00 | — |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL IDAHO FALLS |
$899 | $85.00 | $83.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $343 | $326 | $75.00 | — |
| NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL POST FALLS |
$929 | $359 | $53.30 | $54.00 | $47.20 | $359 | — | $75.00 | $359 |
| KOOTENAI HEALTH COEUR D'ALENE |
$1,422 | $56.45 | $53.76 | $53.76 | $1,553 | $35.20 | $53.76 | — | $77.68 |
| SHOSHONE MEDICAL CENTER KELLOGG |
$1,426 | $158 | $1,806 | — | $154 | — | $158 | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER MOSCOW |
$1,448 | $48.80 | — | $637 | $1,376 | — | — | — | $637 |
| CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER CASCADE |
$1,463 | $1,438 | $1,424 | — | $1,853 | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOISE |
$1,483 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER - NAMPA NAMPA |
$1,483 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF BOISE BOISE |
$1,637 | — | — | — | — | $1,637 | — | — | — |
| POWER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AMERICAN FALLS |
$2,065 | $80.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $80.00 | $68.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | — |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CASSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL BURLEY |
$2,210 | $56.91 | $56.91 | $56.91 | — | $56.91 | $56.91 | — | — |
| MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REXBURG |
$2,542 | $95.00 | $94.00 | $70.00 | $70.56 | $343 | — | — | — |
| PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER POCATELLO |
$2,884 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IDAHO FALLS |
$2,960 | $1,166 | $828 | $45.91 | $1,628 | $45.91 | $2,486 | $2,486 | — |
| ST. LUKE'S JEROME MEDICAL CENTER TWIN FALLS |
$3,763 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER NAMPA |
$3,763 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S BOISE MEDICAL CENTER BOISE |
$3,763 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S MCCALL MEDICAL CENTER MCCALL |
$3,763 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S WOOD RIVER MEDICAL CENTER KETCHUM |
$3,763 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| POST FALLS ER & HOSPITAL POST FALLS |
$4,720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER CALDWELL |
$5,016 | $3,968 | $828 | $45.91 | $2,809 | $45.91 | $4,214 | $4,013 | — |
That is the median of what the 26 Idaho hospitals above publish for Ct scan of lower spine with contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 72132 in Idaho, Medicare reimburses about $157 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Idaho range from $146 to $5,016 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.4x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ct scan of lower spine with contrast cost in Idaho?
- Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Idaho range from $146 to $5,016, with a median of $1,483. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Idaho?
- The cheapest Idaho hospital published cash price for this procedure is $146. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.